Anticipatory Exams
An exam that is expected to be completed during a student's first semester, and earns credit similar to an Advanced Placement exam. Students may take this examination regardless of whether or not they have taken the advanced placement examination.
There is no grade associated with an anticipatory exam, only credits, therefore it will not impact a student's GPA. If a student does no successfully complete the anticipatory exam, there is no record of having attempted the exam on the academic transcript. If successful, the exam credit is added to the transcript like transfer credit, counting toward earned credits and applicable major/minor requirements.
Special Exams
Upon petition and presentation of evidence that the student has qualified for it, a student already enrolled at Lehigh my be permitted by the Standing of Students Committee to take a special examination for credit towards graduation. Special examinations are granted only for extraordinary reasons and upon petition. There must be adequate supporting evidence of sufficient cause accompanying each petition. There is a $25 fee for all special examinations.
The grade earned on the exam is recorded as a final grade on the student's transcript as if they completed that course, along with the credits associated with that course. In this case, the grade will impact the student's GPA as well as any relevant degree requirements.
For any additional questions, please contact incse@lehigh.edu